E X E C U T I V E
T r e n t o E s p r e s s o M a k e r
SABS
IEC60355
Model:
2 9 2 0 0
1200W
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
2 y e a r g u a r a n t e e
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This appliance is to be utilised for domestic
use only. Any other use is to be considered
improper and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for
damage derived from improper use.
Never touch the appliance with wet or damp
hands.
Never allow the appliance to be used by
children or unfit persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal
injury.
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Read all instructions carefully.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or
knobs.
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To protect against electrical shock, do not
immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other
liquid.
Children or unfit persons should not be
allowed to use this product unsupervised.
In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn
off the appliance immediately and do not
use it. For repairs, please contact a Service
Centre authorised by the manufacturer and
request the use of origional replacement parts
only. The lack of respect for this point may
compromise the safe use of the appliance.
The power supply cable of this appliance must
never be replaced by the user, because it’s
replacement requires the use of special tools. If
the cable should become damaged, or in case
it needs to be replaced, please go to a Service
centre authorised by the manufacturer.
When the appliance is not in use, turn off and
disconnect the plug from the socket.
As with any electrical appliance, whilst the
instructions aim to cover as many eventualities
as possible, caution and common sense
should be applied when operating your
appliance, particularly in the facinity of young
children.
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Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts and before cleaning the
appliance.
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If the supply cord is damaged; it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by manufacturer may cause
hazards.
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Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the
stove.
10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or a heated oven.
11 To disconnect, turn power select switch to “0”
(OFF), then remove plug from wall outlet.
12 This product is intended for household use
only. Industrial or commercial use invalidates
the warranty.
13 Do not operate the coffee brewing function
and steaming function more than 1 minute at a
time.
INSTALLATION
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Place the coffee maker on a flat work surface
at a safe distance from taps and sinks.
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Check that the voltage corresponds to that
indicated on the appliance rating plate. The
appliance must always be connected to a well
earthed socket rated at a 10A minimum. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage caused
by inadequate earthing of the appliance.
In the event of incompatability of the plug
on the appliance and the socket, have the
plug relaced by another of the right type by a
qualified professional. If the cable is damaged
or requires replacing, contact a Service Centre
authorised by the manufacturer only.
SAFETY WARNINGS
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This machine has been built to “make coffee”
and to “reheat beverages”; please be careful
to avoid burns from the sprays of hot water or
steam and avoid any improper use.
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When the appliance is in use, do not touch any
of the machine’s hot hot surfaces.
After upacking, make sure that the machine is
complete and undamaged. In case of doubt,
do not use the appliance and seek the advise
of a qualified service professional.
Never install the machine in an environment
that can reach a temperature less than or equal
to 0° C. (if the water in it freezes the coffee
maker may be damaged.)
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Packaging materials (plastic bags, foam
polystyrene, etc.) should not be left withing
thereach of children as this could be a
potential source of danger.
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Replace the tank by connecting the valve at
the bottom of the tank with the hole in the base
of the machine.
USING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME
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When first using this brewer, please carry out
a cleaning proceedure before it is pre-heated:
fill the container with water to the level marked
MAX, tighten the filter in place of brewer; turn
NOTE: Do not operate the appliance without water
in the tank and always remember to fill the tank
when the water level goes below the MIN level.
the switch to brewing mode
. At the same
time, place an adequate container under the
filter holder and make sure the two brewing
spouts are over the container. Now, you can
hear the motor of the pump rumbeling. Water
may take a while to come out of the spout if
you are using it for the first time, or if it has
not been used for some time. The cleaning
procedure is completed when half the water is
left in the container. now you can proceed to
the pre-heat proceedure.
The brewing of espresso requires several
attachment to be placed in the coffee filter. The
general operations are described as below:
2-cups coffee (with ground coffee)
a. Make sure the sealing ring has been placed in
the filter holder before fitting the 2-cups filter
basket;
b. Fill in the filter basket with appropriate amount
of ground coffee (12g recommended) and
follow general brewing procedures.
c. After brewing, grip the filter handle and
pressure reducer
PRE-HEATING THE COFFEE MACHINE
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For the proper function as well as longer life in
using the coffee brewer, remember to fill with
firmly (hold for 5
seconds) when
removing the
filter holder, so
that the pressure
remaining in the
filter will be release
and the filter can
water before the heater mode
of the boiler
is turned on: by turning the selector switch to
brewing mode
, and wait until water drips
out from the spout.
For optimum pre-heating the selector switch
can be left in the heater mode for
approximately half-an-hour before making
any coffee, as long as the filter holder is firmly
attached to the appliance (make sure the
steam release knob is closed).
To install the filter properly, simply hold the filter
handle, flip handle clip backward and place it
level under the heater. Align the filter holder so
that the handle is pointing directly in fornt of
the heater. Now rotate the handle from left to
right until it is tight.
be removed safely.
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Please check if
the sealing ring
has been placed
properly in the
coffee filter before
fitting in the coffee filter basket.
After brewing, remember to grip the pressure
reducer together with the filter handle firmly
when removing the filter so as to avoid the
danger of accidental pressure release.
Every time after brewing, remember to clean
your coffee filter for hygene and for preventing
the coffee grounds from blocking the hole of
the reducer.
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Although the optimum pre-heating time for the
machine is 10 minutes when the selector is
in the heater mode , the machine can be
operated after two minutes once the OK light
is lit.
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Fix the filter as tight as possible in the
installation to avoid water leaking from the filter.
1-cup coffee (with ground coffee)
a. Make sure the one cup pressure valve
attachment has been placed in the filter holder
before fitting in the one cup filter basket;
b. Fill in the filter basket with appropriate amount
of ground coffee (6g recommended) and
follow general brewing procedures.
HOW TO PREPARE ESPRESSO COFFEE
FILLING THE WATER TANK:
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To remove the water tank simply pull upwards
and fill the tank at the sink. Do not exceed the
MAX level on the water tank. The tank may also
be filled without removing it, simply by pouring
water into it directly from a jug.
c. After brewing, grip the filter handle and
pressure reducer firmly (hold for 5 seconds)
when removing the filter holder, so that the
pressure remaining in the filter will be release
and the filter can be removed safely.
the o-ring after fitting in the ESE coffee pod.
The ESE Coffee pod have to be purchased
separately.
When placing the pressure valve attachments
into the coffee filter, please check if the
sealing ring has been fitted in the filter holder.
Otherwise, it may fail to brew Espresso
because the filter has not been completely
sealed.
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When placing the pressure valve attachments
into the coffee filter, please check if the
sealing ring has been fitted in the filter holder.
Otherwise, it may fail to brew cappuccino
because the filter
has not been
completely sealed.
After brewing,
remember to
grip the pressure
reducer together
with the filter
handle firmly
Do NOT unscrew and remove the filter basket
from the machine immediately after brewing the
coffee lest the coffee remains will spill out and
stain your clothes or even burnt your skins.
Leave for a while (around 5 minutes) before
removing the filter holder is appropriate.
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1. After preheating the coffee unit as described
above, put a coffee cup under the filter and
set the switch to the Brewing position
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this point, hot water flows out from the coffee
outlet of the filter. Turn the switch to the Heater
when removing
position
. again when the Ok light * is off.
Empty the cup, and detach the filter.
2. Insert the filter basket to the filter holder. Then,
put ground coffee into the filter holder and
press it with the coffee tamper.
the filter so as to
avoid the danger of
accidental pressure
release.
Every time after
brewing, remember
to clean your coffee filter for hygene and for
preventing the coffee grounds from blocking
the hole of the reducer.
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The manufacturer has provided two types of
filter holder. The smaller one is for the one
cup, recommend to hold 6g ground coffee for
approximate 30ml espresso; the bigger one is
for two cups, recommend to hold 12g ground
coffee for approximate 60ml espresso.
Tamping the coffee gives a better quality
espresso. If you press too hard, the coffee
comes out slowly and the créma is dark in
colour. If on the other hand, the coffee is not
pressed enough, it will come out too quickly
and the créma will be light in colour.
1-cup coffee (with ESE coffee pod)
a. Make sure the l-cup pressure valve attachment
has been placed in the filter holder before
fitting in the 1-cup filter basket;
b. Fit in a ESE coffee pod to the filter and put
the O-ring (for ESE POD) on top of it. Follow
general brewing procedures.
c. After brewing, grip the filter handle and
pressure reducer firmly (hold for 5 seconds)
when releasing the filter holder, so that the
remaining pressure in the filter will be released
and the filter can be
Remove any excess coffee from the filter
holder rim and attach the filter holder to the
machine.
NOTE: Tighten the filter handle to avoid leaks.
4. Place the pre-heated coffee cup underneath
the filter holder, where coffee drips via the
holes. Unless you need to make two cups of
coffee at the same time.
removed safely.
NOTE:
5. When the Ok light
is lit, you may turn the
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When placing the
pressure valve
attachments into the
coffee filter, please
check if the sealing
ring has been
fitted in the filter
holder. Otherwise,
it may fail to brew
Espresso because
the filter has not
been completely
sealed.
switch to the Brewing position
point, espresso coffee flows into your cup
continuously. Turn the switch to the Heater
position
your cup.
when there is enough coffee in
6. After brewing, turn the switch to OFF position
and unplug the coffee maker from the electric
socket.
7. After brewing , wait after the product is cool,
grip the handle of the filter holder (together
with the pressure reducer paddle) and turn
the holder from right to left for removal
simultaneously turning the clip of the handle
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When using ESE
coffee pod, fit in
over to cover the filter basket firmly. Discard
the coffee dregs from the filter basket with
moderate force and then clean the filter basket
and holder for future use.
release the steam to make a layer of foam on
the milk.
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When the steam release knob is turned to
‘’MAX’’, it can not go further but backwards.
Do not force to turn the knob to avoid danger
or injury caused by the flow of hot steam.
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During the brewing process, do not remove the
filter holder from the coffer maker.
When pressing the reducer paddle on the
handle the excess pressure in the filter holder
will be released to revert accidental pressure
release.
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6. When adequate foam is made, turn the steam
release knob clockwise and turn off the power
of the machine.
7. Pour adequate hot milk into coffee, a cup of
hot coffee with milk is done.
HOW TO BOIL HOT WATER
1. Mount the filter together with the empty filter
holder (or without a filter holder) to the coffee
unit as described above.
8. Unplug the machine from the socket.
9. Let the machine to cool down, then hold the
joint of steam nozzle with one hand, and
detach the whole nozzle set with another, rinse
the set then assemble back into the unit.
2. Turn the switch to the Heater position
.Wait until the Ok light
is lit.
3. Put the cup under the two outlets of the filter to
hold the hot water.
BREWING CAPPUCCINO
1. Prepare Espresso coffee, using large cups
for Cappuccino (see ‘’HOW TO PREPARE
ESPRESSO COFFEE’’ paragraph).
4. When the Ok light
the Brew position
is lit, turn the switch to
when hot water will flow
into the cup nonstop through the outlets of the
filter till the Ok light is off, then turn the switch
back to the Heater position. If you need more
hot water repeat the above steps when the Ok
light is lit again.
2. Pour the frothed milk into the cups containing
the Espresso coffee (see ‘’HOW TO PREPARE
HOT MILK FOR CAPPUCCINO” paragraph).
3. Add sugar to taste and, if desired, sprinkle a
little powdered chocolate on top of the froth.
5. Turn the switch to the OFF position. Unplug the
unit from the mains.
NOTE: Do not operate the appliance without water CLEANING THE ESPRESSO BOILER OUTLET
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
in the tank and always remember to fill the
tank when the water level goes below the MIN
level. Do not fill exceeding the MAX level on the
water tank.
At least twice a year, it is necessary to clean the
outlet of the espresso boiler in the following
manner: * Check that the coffee machine is not
warm and the plug is detached from the mains;
* Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw that
holds the outlet of the espresso boiler, Using a
moist cloth, clean the area of the boiler where
the outlet was positioned; . Using a moist
cloth, clean the area of the boiler where the
outlet was positioned; . Rinse the outlet under
the tap, still scrubbing it; * Replace the outlet
of the espresso boiler.
HOW TO PREPARE FROTHY MILK FOR
CAPPUCCINO
1 . Prepare Espresso following the above
mentioned procedures. Prepare a cup and
adequate milk.
NOTE: chill the milk in refrigerator before use. Do
not use hot milk.
2. Turn the selector switch to Steam mode and
NOTE:
wait until the Ok light
is on. This machine
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Do not use solvents or detergents in cleaning
the coffee maker. Use a soft damp cloth.
Remove the drip-trays, empty them and wash
them periodically.
During cleaning, never immerse the unit in
water - it is an electrical appliance.
will then automatically detect the required
temperature. The Ok light will be on when
temperature reaches appropriate level.
NOTE: Make sure the steam nozzle is closed
when turning the selector switch to Steam
mode.
3. Pour adequate cold milk into the cup.
4. Place the cup under the steam nozzle and
make sure to bathe the end of steam nozzle
into the milk completely.
DESCALING
It is advisable to clean the calcium from the
machine every 300 cups of coffee. During
cleaning, it is possible to proceed as follows:
1. Fill the tank with water using 1 liter of water;
5. Turn the steam release knob anticlockwise,
2. Dissolve 2 spoonfuls (about 30 grams) of citric
acid in the water;
6. Allow the solution to act for about 15 minutes,
then start up the flow again until the tank is
completely empty; 7. To eliminate the remains
of the solution and the calcium, rinse the tank
well, fill it with clean water and replace.
8. Turn the selector knob to the ‘Brew’ position
and allow all of the remaining solution in the
tank to flow out.
3. Turn the selector knob to the ‘Heater’ position
and wait until the ‘OK’ light comes on.
4. Check that the filter holder is not attached
and place a container under the outlet of the
machine;
5. Turn the selector knob to the ‘Brew’ position
and allow half of the solution in the tank to flow
out, Then stop the flow by turning the selector
to the “0” position.
9. Turn the selector knob to the ‘Heater’ position
and repeat operations 7 and 8 one more time.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
Espresso coffee no longer
comes out.
• Lack of water in the tank.
• The holes in the filter holder spouts are blocked. • Clean the filter holder or filter basket and coffee
• Fill the water tank
• The outlet of the espresso boiler is blocked.
• The tank is badly inserted and the valve at the
bottom is not open
pressure valve
• Clean as indicated in the “Cleaning the
espresso boiler outlet” section.
• Press the tank lightly so as to open the valve at
the bottom.
• Air come into the “heater”
• Open steam release knob for gas release (Put
the empty cup under the steam outlet of the
nozzle.)
Espresso coffee drips from the
edges of the filter holder, instead
of from its holes.
• The filter holder is badly inserted.
• The holes in the filter holder spouts are blocked.
• The plastic ring for the filter holder has not been • Clean the holes in the spouts
• Attach the filter holder on correctly and turn it
all the way.
fitted in or has come off.
• Fit in the plastic ring properly.
The espresso coffee is cold.
• The ‘OK’ pilot light was not on when the coffee
delivery switch was pressed.
• The preheating was not carried out.
• The cups were not preheated.
• The water tank is empty.
• Wait until the OK pilot light comes on.
• Carry out the preheating as indicated in the
‘’Preheating the coffee unit” section.
• Preheat the cups by rinsing them in hot water.
• Fill the tank
The pump is too noisy.
• The tank is inserted wrongly and the valve at the • Press the tank lightly so as to open the valve at
bottom is not open.
the bottom.
The coffee has an acidic taste.
• The unit was not sufficiently rinsed after the
descalling process procedure.
• Rinse the unit as described in the “descaling”
section.
The coffee cream is light-
coloured (the coffee comes out
quickly from the spout).
• The ground coffee has not been tampered
enough.
• Tamper the ground coffee down more.
• Increase the quantity of coffee.
• Only use coffee specifically ground.
• The quantity of ground coffee is not enough.
• The coffee is not ground finely enough.
• The ground coffee is too tightly pressed.
• The quantity of ground coffee is too much.
• The espresso boiler outlet is blocked.
• The coffee is too finely ground.
The coffee cream is dark (the
coffee comes out slowly from
the spout).
• Press the coffee less.
• Decrease the quantity of ground coffee.
• Clean the outlet as described in ‘’Cleaning the
espresso boiler outlet” section.
• Only use coffee specifically ground for
espresso coffee machines.
The coffee is not creamy enough
or not creamy at all.
• The pressure valve has not been fitted in
• The plastic ring for the pressure valve has not
been fitted in or has come off
• Fit in the pressure valve properly
• Fit In the plastic ring properly
The milk does not froth when
making a cappuccino.
• The milk is not cold enough.
• The cappuccino maker is dirty.
• Always use milk at refrigerator temperature
• Carefully clean the pinholes in the milk frother.
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P.O. Box 37153 Chempet 7442 South Africa
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